Language Requirement: None
Academic Standing by Program Start: Freshman or Above
Location: Europe, Portugal
GPA: 2.75

GlobalWorks Internship in Lisbon, Portugal

Program Overview

Location Overview:

Located along the western edge of Spain along the Atlantic ocean, Portugal’s capital city is known for its glorious weather, great food, Port wine, and vibrant nightlife. Lisbon (or, Lisboa as it’s called in Portuguese) is built among seven hills, with breathtaking viewpoints, or miradouros, at the top of each one. Despite these hills, Lisbon is a very walkable city with colorful trolleys transporting people to and from each neighborhood. The harmonious blend of old and new is very apparent in Lisbon.

Lisbon is one of the best and yet least visited major cities in Europe, giving students the opportunity for a more authentic and less touristy experience during their internship. Portugal is also an affordable place to live by European standards. Portugal’s economy maintains its ties to the fishing industry, while tech, pharmaceuticals, and service industries have come to dominate the landscape.

What is GlobalWorks?

GlobalWorks internships are personalized internship programs that bring you out of the country, and into the workplace. We connect academic study with real-world experiences by providing full-time international internship opportunities to UO students in various career fields. Working with local professional internship providers in locations around the world, we provide individualized placements for UO students. Students earn UO credits and life-changing work experience in a different culture. Immerse yourself in a new city, earn UO course credits, and gain professional experience with a GlobalWorks internship.

Internship Career Fields:

Past Placement Examples

Please note that the following are examples of where students have worked previously. The placement process is customized and individualized, and is not limited to the career fields represented below. 

Placement Name: Y Digital Media

Field: Journalism + Communications

  • Creating multiple iterations of advertisement proposals for clients
  • Social media content development
  • Client video production
  • Research on innovative social media strategies 

Placement Name: Processing News

Field: Journalism + Communications

  • Help collect and publish information about payment habits worldwide, describing methods that payers use in their daily lives.
  • Work on appealing marketing channels and personal communication. 
  • Work with over 35 affiliate companies.

Placement Name: Nordic Jobs WorldWide

Field: NGO + Nonprofit

  • A recruitment agency that connects candidates from Sweden, Finland, Norway, and Denmark with businesses worldwide. 
  • Works to match talented candidates with exciting jobs that allow them to use their native languages worldwide. 

 

Why Intern in Lisbon?

Interning in Lisbon offers the chance to be part of a rising innovation and sustainability hub in Europe. The city is a growing destination for tech startups, creative agencies,  and small businesses, making it great for students in any of the above fields and more. Interns enjoy a collaborative work culture in a city known for its relaxed pace, sunny climate, and rich maritime history. Opportunities to work with nonprofits and community development initiatives are also strong. Lisbon provides a warm and inspiring setting to gain global experience and creative insight.

Dates and Deadlines

Term Year Deadline Arrival Date Departure Date
Summer 2026 01/31/2026 07/03/2026 08/27/2026
Fall Quarter 2026 05/15/2026 09/05/2026 11/28/2026
Winter Quarter 2027 09/01/2026 01/09/2027 03/27/2027

How to apply: 

Apply to UO GlobalWorks International Internship programs by clicking the “Start an Application.” You can open an application to view all the materials you’ll need before you submit. Late applications may be accepted based on position availability but note that for some terms and locations the program can be very competitive. After review by the University, students will need to interview with our third-party provider for final acceptance. For more information, view the full GlobalWorks application steps here. Note that you only need to submit one application per term for GlobalWorks and can identify alternate locations within the application. 

This program is less than 90 days. Students with a US passport traveling to this location do not require a travel visa for this program. 

If you are not a US Citizen: Notify your GlobalWorks Advisor. Students who are not US citizens should contact the consulate in their country of residence about visa requirements, no matter the duration of the program of study.

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Discount for Pell Recipients

To expand access to study abroad, GEO is offering a $500 discount for this program to UO students who currently have the Pell Grant as part of their federal financial aid (FAFSA).

Academic Details

Students will enroll in the following courses: 

  1. OGWI 188: Intercultural Communication (4 credits)
  2. OGWI 488: Internship (8 credits during summer, or 12 credits during fall)

Note: The two courses above are online and asynchronous, and there will not be any in-person lectures. To learn more about the courses and see how they can potentially apply to your degree, visit the GlobalWorks Courses and Credits page. 

Course Equivalencies

UO students: please refer to the UO Course Equivalency Process and the UO Office of the Registrar Course Equivalency Database.

Non-UO students: Actual credit awarded is determined by the relevant department at your university in consultation with the study abroad office. Check with your study abroad advisor for more information.

Housing Description

Students in Lisbon will stay in high-quality student housing located in the heart of the city. Interns will share a room and bathroom with another participant in the Absolute Internship program. The residence includes access to a shared kitchen, common room, and a beautiful courtyard. Laundry facilities, cleaning services, and vending machines are available on-site but are not included in the program fee. Students will live alongside other interns in the program, creating a vibrant and social living environment. Note that housing may vary from term to term and from provider to provider.

Budget and Price

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GlobalWorks Internship in Lisbon, Portugal

2026 Summer

GEO Program Fees
Description Amount
GEO Study Abroad Fee $500
Tuition & Fees $5,395
Housing $3,200
Insurance $196
Estimated Additional Expenses
Description Amount
Estimated International Airfare $1,500
Estimated Food and Personal Expenses $1,800
Travel Clinic & Pre-Departure Physical $50
Total
Description Amount
Sub-Total: GEO Program Fees (Billed to UO Student Account) $9,291
Sub-Total: Estimated Additional Expenses $3,354
Total Estimated Cost of Participation $13,191

Included in Program Costs: Program tuition, medical insurance, pre-departure orientation, and on-site support

* Non-UO Students: study abroad fees and application fees vary by campus; check with your home campus study abroad office.

**If a cancellation occurs in between two tiers, the higher cancellation fee will be imposed

Please visit GEO Billing Information for information about how you will be billed and when payments are due.

Cancellation Policy

Cancellation Date Cancellation Penalty
Date of Commitment

Student agrees to $500 non-refundable deposit. Deposit is refunded if student is not initially accepted by the provider.
Between February 25 and March 13

Student is responsible for $1,000 of the program costs and any additional fees accrued.
 
Between March 14 and April 13

Student is responsible for $2,000 of the program costs and any additional fees accrued.
 
Between April 14 and May 13

Student is responsible for $3,500 of the program costs and any additional fees accrued.
 
Between May 13 - May 30

Student is responsible for $4,500 of the program costs and any additional fees accrued.
 
May 31 or later

Student is responsible for 100% of the program costs and any additional fees accrued.
 
Note that scholarship funds are not able to be applied to program deposit.

2026 Fall Quarter

GEO Program Fees
Description Amount
UO Study Abroad Fee $500
Tuition and Fees $7,500
Housing $3,990
Insurance $294
Estimated Additional Expenses
Description Amount
Estimated International Airfare $1,600
Food and Personal Expenses $1,800
Local Transport $200
Travel Clinic and Pre-Departure Physical $50
Estimated Cost of Acquiring Passport $150
Total
Description Amount
Total Estimated Cost of Attendance $16,084
Sub-Total: GEO Program Fees (Billed to UO Student Account) $12,284
Sub-Total: Estimated Additional Expenses $3,800

Included in Program Costs: Program tuition, medical insurance, pre-departure orientation, and on-site support and excursions.

* Non-UO Students: study abroad fees and application fees vary by campus; check with your home campus study abroad office." from the Projected Expenses Disclaimers, default value.

Please visit GEO Billing Information for information about how you will be billed and when payments are due.

Cancellation Policy

Cancellation Date Cancellation Penalty
At the time of Commitment

Student agrees to $500 non-refundable deposit.
70 - 40 days before program start

Student is responsible for 50% of the program costs and any additional fees accrued. 
Less than 40 days before program start

Student is responsible for 100% of the program costs and any additional fees accrued. 
Note that scholarship funds are not able to be applied to program deposit.

2027 Winter Quarter

GEO Program Fees
Description Amount
UO Study Abroad Fee $500
Tuition & Fees $7,830
Insurance $270
Housing $3,660
Estimated Additional Expenses
Description Amount
Estimated Airfare from Eugene $1,600
Food and Personal Expenses $1,800
Local Transport $200
Travel Clinic and Pre-Departure Physical $50
Estimated Cost of Acquiring Passport $150
Total
Description Amount
Sub-Total: GEO Program Fees (Billed to UO Student Account) $12,260
Sub-Total: Estimated Additional Expenses $3,800
Total Estimated Cost of Attendance $16,060

Included in Program Costs: Program tuition, medical insurance, pre-departure orientation, and on-site support

* Non-UO Students: study abroad fees and application fees vary by campus; check with your home campus study abroad office." from the Projected Expenses Disclaimers, default value.

Please visit GEO Billing Information for information about how you will be billed and when payments are due.

Cancellation Policy

Cancellation Date Cancellation Penalty
At the time of Commitment

Student agrees to $500 non-refundable deposit.
70 - 40 days before program start

Student is responsible for 50% of the program costs and any additional fees accrued. 
Less than 40 days before program start

Student is responsible for 100% of the program costs and any additional fees accrued. 
Note that scholarship funds are not able to be applied to program deposit.

IMPORTANT: The GEO Cancellation Policy is effective from the time a student agrees to pay their non-refundable program deposit or electronically signs the program commitment form, regardless of application or acceptance status. It is essential to read this policy before a potential cancellation takes place, to fully understand the withdrawal and cancellation penalties, and to understand what it means financially to commit to a study abroad program.

To view the program specific cancellation policy dates and penalties, click the term budget dropdown menu.

Students who cancel their participation must notify GEO in writing. Email is acceptable (geoinfo@uoregon.edu). Verbal notification to GEO or notification given to a non-UO campus study abroad office is not sufficient.

For full details, see the complete GEO Cancellation Policy.

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